No. 5,426 in Dutch
leuchter
"Leuchter" is German, meaning "candlestick" or "chandelier." In Dutch, the term would be "kandelaar" for candlestick.
In a sentence
De oude leuchter hing prachtig boven de eettafel.
The old chandelier hung beautifully above the dining table.
In this sentence, the word 'leuchter' is used to refer to a chandelier, which is a decorative hanging light fixture.
Tijdens het diner brandden de kaarsen op de leuchter levendig.
During the dinner, the candles on the candelabrum burned vividly.
Here, 'leuchter' refers to a candelabrum, specifically an object intended to hold candles, often used for decorative lighting.
De antieke leuchter was een erfstuk van mijn grootouders.
The antique candleholder was an heirloom from my grandparents.
In this context, 'leuchter' is associated with a candleholder, emphasizing its historic and decorative value.
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